Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Species:
radicans
ID:
979645

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Wernham) S.P.Darwin

Source:
wcs

Year:
1980

Citation Micro:
Brittonia 32: 343 (1980)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000978983

Common Names

  • Radicans Habroneuron
  • Habroneuron Orchid
  • Fairy Orchid

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Description

Habroneuron radicans (also called Creeping Habroneuron, among many other common names) is a species of orchid native to South America. It has a single, erect, leafy stem that grows up to 40 cm tall. The leaves are lanceolate to ovate-lanceolate, and the flowers are white with yellowish-green lips. It is found in humid montane forests, usually in shady areas.

Uses & Benefits

Habroneuron radicans is a popular ornamental plant, grown for its attractive foliage and clusters of small, white flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, headaches, and digestive problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Habroneuron radicans has white flowers with a yellow lip and a spur that is slightly curved. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have two to three leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Habroneuron radicans is a terrestrial orchid native to Mexico. It can be propagated from seed or by division of the rhizomes. It prefers a well-drained, humus-rich soil and requires bright indirect light. It should be watered regularly during the growing season and fertilized with a balanced fertilizer every two weeks.

Where to Find Habroneuron radicans

Habroneuron radicans is native to Mexico and can be found in the states of Guerrero and Oaxaca.

Species in the Habroneuron genus

Species in the Rubiaceae family

Acranthera abbreviata, Acranthera anamallica, Acranthera athroophlebia, Acranthera atropella, Acranthera aurantiaca, Acranthera axilliflora, Acranthera bullata, Acranthera capitata, Acranthera ceylanica, Acranthera didymocarpa, Acranthera endertii, Acranthera frutescens, Acranthera grandiflora, Acranthera hallieri, Acranthera hirtostipula, Acranthera involucrata, Acranthera johannis-winkleri, Acranthera lanceolata, Acranthera longipes, Acranthera longipetiolata, Acranthera maculata, Acranthera megaphylla, Acranthera monantha, Acranthera nieuwenhuisii, Acranthera ophiorhizoides, Acranthera parviflora, Acranthera philippensis, Acranthera ruttenii, Acranthera salmonea, Acranthera siamensis, Acranthera siliquosa, Acranthera simalurensis, Acranthera sinensis, Acranthera strigosa, Acranthera tomentosa, Acranthera variegata, Acranthera velutinervia, Acranthera yatesii, Acranthera philippinensis, Acranthera burmanica, Acranthera virescens, Acranthera hoangii, Acranthera collina, Acrobotrys discolor, Acrosynanthus jamaicensis, Acrosynanthus latifolius, Acrosynanthus minor, Acrosynanthus ovatus, Acrosynanthus parvifolius, Acrosynanthus revolutus,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-95897: Based on the initial data import
Herbert Fuller Wernham (1879-1941): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Wernham' in the authors string.
Steven P. Darwin (b.1949): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.P.Darwin' in the authors string.